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5693859432Where did the compass originate from?China0
5693859433Why are the technology and trade rising at the same time?Trading more and more meant you must have better ships, navigation, etc.1
5693859434Which two religions had a mutual intolerance for each other in the beginning of the Postclassical period?Christians and Muslims2
5693859435When did the Postclassical Age begin?circa 500 CE3
5693859436Why was religion helpful to successful trading?It created a sense of loyalty between buyers and sellers. Merchants also served as missionaries.4
5693859437Give the timeline of the number system.India- Middle East- Greece/Italy5
5693859438What two items were originally from China, but are often forgotten because of Islam?Paper and explosives.6
5693859439Give the name for the "Black Plague."Bubonic Plague7
5693859440Of all the major trading countries, which one resisted most change?China8
5693859441What is the practice of sati?Sati is the practice of women throwing themselves on their widow's funeral pyre to demonstrate their grief.9
5693859442Where did sati originate from?India10
5693859443Where did foot binding come from?China11
5693859444Why was foot binding practiced?The Chinese saw big feet as unattractive, so they wrapped towels around feet in an attempt to keep them from growing.12
5693859445Why didn't the Muslims destroy Alexandria like they did most other places?Alexandria was a center for education and trade and the Muslims valued intelligence.13
5693859446Define Shayks.Shayks are leaders of tribes and clans in the Pre-Islamic Arabian world.14
5693859447How did Shayks often come to power?They were elected by a group of elders.15
5693859448Finish the flow. Elders- ____- ____- slave familiesElders, Shayks, free warriors, and slave families.16
5693859449What Code of Chivalry-like code did the early Arabian tribes have when it came to battle?If you killed one of a tribe's warriors, then they got to kill one of yours.17
5693859450Who was Mecca founded by?The Umayyad clan of the Quraysh bedouin tribe.18
5693859451What was the most important shrine of Pre-Islamic Arabia history?The Ka'ba19
5693859452What is the Ka'ba and where is it located?The Ka'ba is a shrine located in Mecca20
5693859453In Pre-Islam Arabia, how did bedouin tribes seal a marriage?The man paid a bride-price to the woman's father.21
5693859454Give another name for the Sasanian EmpirePersia22
5693859455What was the main way bedouin tribes passed down stories and tales?Oral poetry.23
5693859456What is the name of Muhammad's first wife?Khadijah24
5693859457What is the original name for Medina?Yathrib25
5693859458Define autocracy.Autocracy is a system of government with one absolute ruler with ultimate power.26
5693859459True or False. Pre-Islamic bedouin women were not valued.False, they were important roles in society.27
5693859460What religion originally controlled the Ka'ba?The Jewish28
5693859461In Pre-Islamic Arabia, what caused the image of women to decline?They became more active in their religions and devoted most of their time to that instead of politics and trade.29
5693859462Who is prophet/founder of Islam?Muhammad30
5693859463What is the Islamic holy book?The Qur'an31
5693859464What group of people ran Muhammad out of Mecca?The Umayyads.32
5693859465Why did the Umayyads run Muhammad out of Mecca?They disagreed with some of his teachings and were afraid of the power he was quickly gaining.33
5693859466What is the hijrah?Muhammad's flight to Medina.34
5693859467What is the name of Muhammad's courageous clansman who impersonated Muhammad to protect him?Ali35
5693859468What was Muhammad's return to Mecca like?He was given a hero's welcome.36
5693859469What treaty ended the disputes between Muhammad and the Quraysh clan?The Treaty of Quraysh37
5693859470When was the Treaty of Quraysh signed?628AD38
5693859471What did the Treaty of Quraysh state?It stated that Muslims were allowed to go into the shrine of Ka'ba.39
5693859472What is an umma?A community of the faithful40
5693859473Why was Islam popular with native Arabs? (2)It provided an equal monotheistic religion to Jews and Christians that was uniquely tied to Arabia. There was nobody between the worshiper and God.41
5693859474Why did Islam build an ethical system?It stressed the dignity of all believers and equality.42
5693859475What is syncretism?blending of cultures43
5693859476What examples of syncretism do Christiansm Jews, and Muslims have in common? (4)Social justice, equality, similar holy cities(Jerusalem,) and the 10 Commandments44
5693859477What important shrine shows a great example of syncretism and why does it?The Ka'ba. It started as Jewish temple, then slowly turned into a pagan shrine, then developed into a Muslim mosque.45
5693859478What is the first pillar of Islam?Shahada, confessing your faith.46
5693859479What is the second pillar?Salat, praying five times daily while facing Mecca.47
5693859480Describe the third pillar of Islam.Sawm, Fasting during the Ramadan.48
5693859481What is the fourth pillar?Zakat, charity and tithing.49
5693859482What is the fifth pillar of Islam?Hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca and worship at the Ka'ba50
5693859483What is the Islamic word for "holy war?"Jihad51
5693859484How is Ali related to Muhammad?His cousin and son-in-law52
5693859485Why didn't Muhammad's son succeed him?He didn't have a son.53
5693859486What is the name of Muhammad's daughter that married Ali?Phatima54
5693859487Who ended of succeeding Muhammad?His very close friend, Abu Bakr.55
5693859488What positive qualities did Abu Bakr have?He was courageous, and well versed in genealogical histories of bedouin tribes.56
5693859489Why didn't Abu Bakr succeed much as caliph?He received little support from the Muslim community and was not given much power over the military, only loosely controlled the commanders.57
5693859490What is the name of the wars that brought Arabian tribes to Islam?Ridda Wars58
5693859491Why was it easier to fight as Muslims?A common cause was shared.59
5693859492What non-religious reasons did bedouins have for fighting alongside the Muslims?They wanted farmland, booty, and food.60
5693859493Why didn't some Muslims want more converts?It meant they had to share their wealth.61
5693859494What was the official religion of the Sasanian Empire? Why did this contribute to their downfall?Zoroastrianism. It was very unpopular and made it easy for Muslims to invade with the new faith.62
5693859495What year did the Muslims take Persia?65163
5693859496Who was Mazdak and was he well liked?Mazdak was a Zoroastrian prophet who was popular among the poeple.64
5693859497What are names of the Christian sects that long resented Byzantine rule and were considered heretics?The Copts and Nestorians.65
5693859498Why did the Copts and Nestorians rally with the Muslims?The Muslims did not tax them as heavily.66
5693859499What inner struggles of the Byzantine Empire made it easier to conquer?67
5693859500How did Muslim power grow during this?They took power over Alexandria, the richest city at the time and grew a large naval army that ruled many parts of the Mediterranean.68
5693859501Who did the Sunnis support?The Umayyad69
5693859502What group supported Ali?Shi'a70
5693859503What sparked the conflicts between the Sunnis and Shi'a?The murder of the third caliph, Uthman.71
5693859504Who was Uthman greatly supported by?The Sunnis and Umayyads.72
5693859505Why were the Umayyads angry with Uthman's death?They demanded there be a punishment but Ali did not give one.73
5693859506True or False. Ali was an excellent military leader and warrior.True.74
5693859507When did the Battle of Siffin take place?65775
5693859508Why did Ali lose the Battle of Siffin?He took a plea for meditation.76
5693859509What happened after neither side could reach a compromise?The Umayyads took Egypt.77
5693859510Who was the Umayyad caliph of Jerusalem?Mu'awiya78
5693859511Who takes over after Ali dies?His son, Husayn.79
5693859512Where is Karbala?Iraq, south of Baghdad.80
5693859513What happened in Karbala in 680?The people of Iraq bail on the Shi'a and Husayn and they are slaughtered.81
5693859514True or False. The Shi'a only recognize Ali as caliph.True.82
5693859515What other Asia-centered religion did the Umayyads rival?Buddhism83
5693859516In the 700's, where did the Umayyads rule?From Spain to the stair steps of Asia.84
5693859517What is the term used for Muslim converts?muwali85
5693859518What is jizyah?a head tax on non-Muslims86
5693859519What is another name for "people of the book?"dhimmi87
5693859520What groups of people were considered dhimmi?Christians and Jews88
5693859521What was life like for women in the Umayyad age?Women were not secluded and marriage bonds were stressed.89
5693859522Men could practice Polygamy under what conditions?They could have no more than 4 wives, treat them all equally, and must be bale to provide for all of them.90
5693859523Who was the first matyr for the new faith?Khadijah91
5693859524What are traditions of the prophet?hadith92
5693859525What was the name of Muhammad's widow who promoted the Umayyads?Aisha93
5693859526Which one of Ali's daughters battled against Husayn?Zainab94
5693859527Why did the warrior's revolt in the mid-8th century?They were no longer getting spoils from conquests.95
5693859528When did the Battle of the River Zab take place?75096
5693859529How did the Abbasids finish off the Umayyads?They invited them to a rich dinner then slaughtered them.97
5693859530Where did the Abbasids move the capital?Baghdad98
5693859531What is a wazir?A chief admin.99
5693859532The fall of Rome and and the Han dynasty slowed trade, what two dynasties brought trade back?The Abbasid and the Tang dynasties.100
5693859533Describe the dhows.Arabian sailing vessels with lateen(triangle) sails.101
5693859534What are ayans?enriched landlords102
5693859535What is the name of the wall that is facing Mecca in a mosque?Qibla103
5693859536What's another name for a pulpit?Minbar104
5693859537What dynasty was known for preserving education?The Abbasids105
5693859538What other religious group helped the Abbasids advance in education?The Jews.106
5693859539What tribe did Muhammad belong to?He belonged to the Banu Hashim107

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